Spanish club Basket Zaragoza disputes Thunder rookie Aday Mara's NBA eligibility
The gist
Spanish club Basket Zaragoza says center Aday Mara, the No.
The Thunder say the NBA advised no clearance is needed, so the standoff could affect when Mara debuts.
How it unfolded
- 2021 -2023Mara played for Basket Zaragoza in Spain's top league.
- 2023At 18, Mara unilaterally ended his deal with Zaragoza to move to the United States; the club says his contract ran through 2027.
- 2023Basket Zaragoza filed a lawsuit in Spain, contending Mara did not pay his release clause and breached his contract.